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How Value-Based Pricing Will Make Clients Beg You to Work for Them

How Value-Based Pricing Will Make Clients Beg You to Work for Them

Exploring value-based pricing for freelance design work, a strategy to earn what you’re truly worth by focusing on client benefits.

Keeping Barriers Low for Clients Who Update Their Website

Keeping Barriers Low for Clients Who Update Their Website

Learn how to keep website update barriers low for clients while improving client relationships and website maintenance processes.

10 Key Things Web Design Clients Should Know & Understand

10 Key Things Web Design Clients Should Know & Understand

Web design is always changing, and the future is about as clear as an oil slick. New trends emerge every day, it seems, and Google algorithms are always forcing everyone…

Do Web Designers Need to Know About Their Clients’ Niche?

Do Web Designers Need to Know About Their Clients’ Niche?

Web designers work with diverse clients, spanning many industries. Some prefer niche expertise, but in today’s web landscape, focusing on client needs is more important.

How to Get Clients to Care About Their Website Long Term

How to Get Clients to Care About Their Website Long Term

Strategies for encouraging clients to maintain and invest in their website’s long-term success and relevance.

Why Losing a Client Can Be a Positive for Your Business

Why Losing a Client Can Be a Positive for Your Business

Losing a client can feel like a blow to your business, but it can also be an opportunity for growth and self-reflection.

How to Help Clients Round Out Their Ideas

How to Help Clients Round Out Their Ideas

Those first conversations between the client and designer are pivotal. This is where you’ll gain an understanding of a client’s thought process.

How To Convince Clients To Invest in a Custom Website

How To Convince Clients To Invest in a Custom Website

Learn how to convince your clients that a custom website is worth the investment. Read tips and strategies to help you make a compelling case.

Tips on Writing Effective Website Documentation for Your Clients

Tips on Writing Effective Website Documentation for Your Clients

We share some tips for writing outstanding website documentation. The kind of tips your clients will thank you for!

The Subtle Mindset Changes That’ll Get You Paid More by Clients

The Subtle Mindset Changes That’ll Get You Paid More by Clients

Mindset adjustments that can help attract paying clients and build a more profitable freelance business.

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

We discuss the pros and cons of freelance designers charging a fee for project estimates. In many cases, it does make sense to do.

Tips for Building Charity & Non-profit Websites

Tips for Building Charity & Non-profit Websites

Tips for building effective and impactful websites for charities and non-profit organizations.

How Passion Can Help (Or Hurt) a Design Project

How Passion Can Help (Or Hurt) a Design Project

The challenge is knowing when passion should play a role in design – and when to let it go. Passion can both help and hurt your projects.

How to Define the Goals of Your Website Redesign

How to Define the Goals of Your Website Redesign

Learn how to establish the objectives for your redesign, including improving UX, increasing conversions, and building a stronger brand.

Like It or Not, Being a Freelancer Means Making Decisions

Like It or Not, Being a Freelancer Means Making Decisions

We talk about some of the important decisions you’ll need to make as a freelancer and share some tips for making the right choices.

How to Get the Design Clients You Deserve

How to Get the Design Clients You Deserve

Nothing’s more frustrating than not getting clients. You know your designs are good. You write really concise and sharp emails. Your people skills are impeccable. Yet no matter what you…

Why Web Design Client Referrals Aren’t a Slam Dunk

Why Web Design Client Referrals Aren’t a Slam Dunk

A client referral for your web design business has the potential to increase revenue and gain valuable experience. But there are no guarantees.

How to Help Your Web Design Clients Without Being There

How to Help Your Web Design Clients Without Being There